CTS 231: Intermediate Linux

Credits
5
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
092489
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Provides a comprehensive overview of the Linux operating system. Become familiar with the Linux command-line environment, utilities and applications, as well as the graphical X Window environment. Perform more advanced Linux tasks. Learn how to manage and set up a web server, LAMP installation and Command Line operations.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Syllabus Overview
  2. Introduction to Linux
  3. Preparing for Linux Installation
  4. Linux Installation and Usage
  5. Exploring Linux Filesystems
  6. Linux Filesystem Management
  7. Linux Filesystem Administration
  8. Advanced Installation
  9. Midterm Exam
  10. Working with the BASH Shell
  11. System Initialization
  12. The X Window System
  13. Managing Linux Processes
  14. Common Administrative Tasks
  15. Compression, System Back-up, and Software Installation